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LB04 VBC

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,195 mi
Last recorded95,195 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 VBC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2017 95,195 miles

Exhaust system rusty!

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 87,085 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box rusty!

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,467 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 56,619 miles

PROMPT nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,491 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,258 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,022 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,793 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 35,737 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 27,723 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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LB04 VBC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB04 VBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB04 VBC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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